Hosmer Case Analysis

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Is it right for cruise ships to dump waste into the sea, which will cause environmental damage to marine life, affect the people and land on island nations, just so the cruise ships can gain more revenue by not having to build storage for their waste that will inconvenience their customers? The primary stake holders in this case that are beneficial to the dumping of non-human waste are: shareholders, executives, staff and passengers. The primary stake holders in this case that are harmed by the dumping on non-human waste are: Island Nations, Fisherman and Marine life. The primary stakeholders in this case that’s legal rights are exercised from the dumping of non-human wastes are: The Cruise Ship Companies. The primary stakeholders in this case that’s legal rights are being denied from the dumping of the non-human wastes are: The Island Nations. As of now approximately 85 cruise ships mostly based out of Miami, Florida, offer from 3-5 days up too seven day trips to Bermuda, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, and the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. These large cruise vessels carrying up to 2,000 to 3,000 passengers and 500 to 700 staff are disposing non-human wastes called “gray water” in the sea. This waste includes waste water from the washing machines for sheets and towels, from dishwashers for plates, pans, and utensils, and from the garbage disposals. This waste is stored in tanks located on the ship and are disposed every night at sea. It is disposed at night so the passengers do not witness or disturb them with the smell and its morally objectionable ways. Disposing the waste at sea, company officials claim that the waste and its materials are dispersed by the wave actions of the sea. The company officials blame that the poor waste management of the island nations and over fishing in the areas have led to a decline in the marine wild life. These island nations

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